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Microlite and Turquoise Physical Properties


Turquoise and Microlite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.5  
2.30-2.90  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct  
Good to perfect_usually N/A  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
5-6  

Chemical Composition
(Ca,Na) 2Ta 2O 6(O,OH,F)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O  

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Microlite and Turquoise Chemical Formula

While comparing Microlite and Turquoise physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Microlite and Turquoise chemical formula.

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Microlite and Turquoise Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Microlite and Turquoise Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Microlite and Turquoise Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Microlite is 2.30-2.90 whereas that of Turquoise is 2.30-2.90.

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